Bad Battery Experience & Tech Tip.

In the jungle by a tropical beach my battery develops an internal short. This is what it took to first diagnose, then solve that most unusual problem.
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[@dirtdawgjim1179]

I love the look of confusion on the policemans face when you told him gringos don't like old bikes like yours, they want new ones. I'm the same way I love older bikes and cars.

[@bruce1816]

Scotty, what happens to the battery is the lead flakes off the plates and drops to the bottom. When enough of the lead builds up, it will short out. Sometimes, you can clean the battery and dry it out. Blow it out and refill it. If the lead flakes that are causing the short come out, you will have a good battery for awhile longer.

[@ronaldcollins6627]

Ayyyyyy Scotty! Great to see U! Get that solar charger! Luv Ya Brother

[@scootertrampscotty]

Tried it. 11 hours to charge a phone. Battery? Forget it.

[@robertrodriguez2412]

Man that is so true about being safe. Seems like more things happen to you when you try to play it safe versus just living life.

[@TK-ol6hj]

I. Remember the first time in Mexico back in the the 90s stopped in Vera Cruze and all the police stopped to look at the Harley’s and asked if they could take photos of them sitting on the bike they all took turns they called on their radios and a lady came up best tacos I ever had and had a great time

[@scootertrampscotty]

Ive had that too

[@seth3054]

Your right about the whole safety thing ... people want everything to be safe now and no one wants to get hurt.... toughen up people

[@michaelmartin4883]

Grew up in 70s n 80s,rode in back of pickups, crashed three wheelers, wared with bbguns and carried real guns hunting alone age 12.😊

[@makomike1234]

You sound like me. Dirt bikes, guns at 12, jumping off cliffs into our local water filled quarry. Still alive somehow. Good times...good times.

[@lloydsparling4439]

Battery failure is something we’ve all experienced but motorcycles are the worse for battery replacement ,good video Scotty

[@eddcurry501]

Batteries are like women, they run hot and cold, and can shut down without notice at anytime.

[@James-oh1wp]

I’m stealing that line :)

[@superpossum78]

Batteries are like women. They give up on you slowly until one day you realize they've become totally useless.

[@BobbySchaffer]

keep 2 incase there is a problem with the big one.

[@emeryhvac1023]

Mentality is everything in situations. Staying calm, cool and collective typically makes even the worse situations, predictable. Good stuff buddy, stay safe!

[@RESTLESS_ERRANT]

Scotty with the BIG BALLS! This is true entertainment. Thanks, man; f'n great content.

[@DavidTozer-m3j]

Hey Scotty, I'm enjoying your life from here in UK. I was hit by a car on my bike 3yrs ago and have just come out of surgery again, I am able and still do ride(I'll be sidelined for a while), people ask me why I don't stop because of the risks and I tell them I don't live in their safety bubble and I live how i do because is works for me. Take care out there.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Youre a motorcycle addict! Rehab maybe?

[@DavidTozer-m3j]

@@scootertrampscotty Get my therapy from riding

[@kencraig7308]

@@scootertrampscotty but riding is rehab 👍

[@JimWilkins-rk2gb]

I always carry a small cheap jump pack. I know its another thing to carry but worth not having to worry about it. My batt. is 6 or 7 yrs old & still cranking good but I know how that goes.

[@reoun1654]

Keep the philosophy nuggets going mateeee they are gold and folks need them!

[@RobertsIslandLivingAdventures]

I use the ampmeter to test a short when the bike is off. And I’ll pull fuses to isolate it. Once I know the fuse, I can just remove that at night. Great videos. I’m soaking up all your wisdom and philosophy.

[@RamdyEvans]

A bad regulator can also drain a battery over time overnight. A regulator can go bad in 2 ways.It cannot charge at all or it can charge fine and just have drain From a bad Diode

[@ericmcelroy6970]

I agree with you, that ‘Be Safe’ BS I’m tired of hearing it. Love your videos. My wife took a pic with you in front of the Sturgis hotel last year and we love that photo.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Very cool

[@KnigaAudio]

i was 20 when i first time see you in Russian bike jourlal. glad to see you after 20 years ! Be free and happy. because i cant (

[@woodsontr]

You know what I like about the place you stayed this time? It’s still rustic. Not developed. 😉👍 Thanks for the video and tech tips.

[@peted2770]

The interesting thing about Bernays' book is that before you read it, you are aware of what's going on. After you read it, you know what's going on. It's like a tech manual for your engine. Once you read and study it, you no longer see the engine. Instead, you can "see" all the internals doing their thing while it runs.

[@willymueller3278]

Nice explanation !

[@howiefomc657]

I was going through batteries every year or less. A shop mechanic told me the problem was me being cheap. In a cheap battery, the cells tend to collapse and short out. I started spending a little more money on better batteries and they actually starred lasting longer. You're pretty spot on in this video. Safe travels.

[@mikerapp8163]

Scotty the mad scientist. Got this Frankenstein 2 battery set-up. Ingenious.

[@browngreen933]

On my BMW I was able to fit a common garden tractor battery: powerful, same quality, and MUCH cheaper. 😂

[@GiancarloBenzina]

BMW airplane, car, boat engine, 1930s boxer, recent computergame on 2 wheels, or what?

[@browngreen933]

@@GiancarloBenzina Garden tractor battery conversion in both my 1976 R75/6 and 1983 K100 BMW motorcycles. Slight modifications to the stock battery holder, but no big deal. Saved HUNDREDS $$$$$!

[@bendaves77]

East Penn manufacturing/Deka is who makes the Harley batteries. You can get a deka online and not have to pay for the Harley name..I've had great luck with interstate batteries.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Tried a Deka. Surprisingly, it didn't last as long as HDs Deka. No idea why.

[@stevewoods293]

I love them adventures with scotty its second best to being right along with him for the ride 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@rjonesnm]

Life at the beach can't be all bad. Ten cuidado señor!

[@joeprewitt2539]

I hate these new batterys, nothing but trash. Fu-- safety, stay dangerous my friend. Holler if you ever in Tx.

[@TonyFinn-py3yy]

I'm already excited. Broken down in Mexico

[@klausuhlig7141]

When I hear " be safe" to me that means " be scared"

[@larryhill7563]

2007 ultra for me 85.000 Mi. had it since new

[@TwoWheelsBackroads]

Similar experience with la policia in Ajijic. We thought we'd go to the town's festivities on New Year's Eve, took a taxi there, and found out they don't have any festivities and no taxi to be found that close to midnight so had to walk back.About halfway home a police vehicle drove by us twice then stopped to offer us a ride.They were afraid for us because at midnight the locals fire their guns into the air instead of shooting off fireworks.

[@dougpaust4709]

Your espaniol has gotten better over the years!

[@landho1]

Cool video, at least you got a ride one way! lol

[@keeto56]

Great video, Scotty. I learned a little something about batteries. Thanks.

[@bryanmitchell5790]

That’s a good analogy on why everybody’s so scared now, and it’s quite ridiculous, I’m glad you got your bike started. Thanks for the videos Godspeed.

[@davidscottcurtiscurtis775]

Really good advice at the end

[@woodly1069]

From previous videos I thought Scotty was pretty aware but after dropping a Bezmanov now I know it! Keep up the great work Scotty!

[@doubleduty1703]

Safe travels bud I just had total shoulder surgery and won’t be riding this summer.. Can’t push it as we age lol. I can close my eyes and put an ocean video on tube for now and dream about adventures soon

[@scootertrampscotty]

Get well soon bruthu

[@evdallas123]

You are so right about the safety thing I'm 62 and did some crazy stuff growing up nobody was talking safety back then and we had a heck of a good time I never gave one thought to being safe I just tried not to get hurt

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I still have the Original Acid Matt Battery in my 2006 Yamaha 4 stroke snowmobile. HD does not make batteries.. My Buell is supposed to have a 200 AMP Battery in it .. Not enough amperage crank a hot engine over. So now I have a 340 AMP Hybrid battery .. that weighs considerably less a conventional Acid Matt Battery .

[@scootertrampscotty]

Ive heard of those. They get mixed reviews.

[@trippontwowheels]

Woo hoo! A gripping tale of coffee and suspense.

[@bostonb5256]

Great video

[@gregorytubbs3444]

What a friend says about Harley batteries. When it starts cranking slow change the battery Now. It'll leave you stranded.

[@shovelhead56]

Scotty, believe that your spirit, karma whatever you may choose always seems to come through for you. You truly are inspirational. I could hang out at that coffee shop for ever! Continued Safe Journey🤙

[@X-American]

You you should carry with you or mount a little 30 or 40 watt solar panel on your bike with the plug end that will plug into your battery. They are like 60 or 80 bucks.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Tried that. 11 hours to charge a cell phone and you have to keep moving the panel into the sun. Motorcycle battery? Forget it.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

The Acid Matt Batteries seem to be a lot more Durable lead acid batteries..

[@Mark-cs2qd]

I've had Yuasa batteries last for 5 years..

[@jericholewis186]

Great video. So true Scotty. True freedom can only be experienced by true principles ie., the Laws of Nature and Nature’s God. Government tyranny defines freedom by mechanisms of convenience, safety, for the greater good and “we’re here to help you.” All bull s-t.

[@scootertrampscotty]

So true

[@scootertrampscotty]

The enemies are the banks, corporations, and military. Boycott them in mass and we win. Aint gonna happen though. Our people will simply keep supporting them. They are to ignorant.

[@eduardogorrochotegui5181]

Amazing! You are speaking Spanish! Congratulations Scotty!

[@roadtripper5553]

Good job, Scotty. You knocked it out of the park again. Thanks.

[@dwightbernheimer331]

You found two good cops in Mexico I think you're very lucky😂... Good travels my friend 🇺🇲

[@jdh395]

Good to know info thanks Scotty !

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Scotty, if you hook 2 batteries that are of different ages and condition, it will bring the better ( newer ) battery down to the capacity of the older more worn out battery. In turn it destroys the capacity of the better battery. And shortens the life of the battery. You would be way better off changing both batteries at same time ( i know its expensive). Or, setting it up so only one battery is connected at a time and every so often switching them, that way they both stsy charged. Or, you can buy some different devices that will isolate the batteries from each other while they are both connected, that way they are both always being charged - best scenario.

[@davekuker6428]

A Great Video,,Scotty,,great you got a ride to and from Town,,,have good Travels,,👍🇺🇲😎

[@Elvis20101]

As always, thanks Scotty, stay well.

[@smilingbiter]

I have a 2018 Deluxe I bought new for my 66th Birthday. I live in BC Canada so I stop riding for about 4 mth of the year. I have been using a trickel charger will not riding and so far the original batter has held up . In the old days I us to only get 1 some time 2 years for my batterys.

[@phredrocks]

Great video Scotty, that beach looks like a tuff place to wake up too. Thanks fred.

[@Partimepeasant]

Look for a maximum amp battery. I put a 600 amp battery in my Softail and a bagger alternator, knock wood. Good luck brother.

[@Partimepeasant]

One more thing, get a jump pack. Schomaker makes a small one, good for electronics charging. I carry one in my saddlebag all the time now.

[@ssr4656]

Great video! "Never, not be afraid" Movie "The Croods" 2013

[@Dawalmanih]

Believe it or not the safest person is the most dangerous person and the most dangerous person is the safetest one

[@kenkrausse3624]

Keep on trucking ❤❤❤❤

[@susandavis5833]

Scotty I need to apologize. I think I told you to be safe in a previous comment on your blown motor video. 😂 from now on I will say Live Free!

[@johnsalvi9073]

May The Angels Be Encamped Around You! Did you ever get to a place and it’d get suddenly crowded? That’d be those angels encamped around you! Good Luck!

[@sunshineandsmiles9668]

Saving some head scratchin' for the magic go box. Good tips, thanks. Cool cop. Nice beachfront property. Buena playa!

[@nomoreblahblah]

Good video and battery information. I find that too many people are afraid of the bogy man. MSM controlls their mind. The US public school system plays their part in doing the same. I've always had an innate distrust in people in position of authority that just regurgitate what they were told. Shit rolls downhill.

[@harryhowell5644]

Another interesting video scotty. Do what you got to do and not stress out over it.

[@taswr]

You can test that easy, you should also rewire your bike, it’s not hard to install the correct system with isolators and better charging system, especially if you want to keep dual batteries. In this day and age your shouldn’t be having battery problems

[@jacobfulton5106]

An isolated between the two batteries would be perfect

[@BrianDoherty-e8s]

Like in a lot of equipment, batteries are often mounted in vibration dampening platforms. Since this ancient designed engine vibrates tremendously, you could be experiencing battery problems because of vibration breaking down the battery plates.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Bikes just break out here at times. Theres no getting out of it. Thats why i like them easy to fix.

[@michaelyarmie4858]

Have you ever thought of getting yourself one of booster jump packs.They pack up pretty small. And work great. Save you from walking and waiting..

[@scootertrampscotty]

Yeah. But usually its just one battery goes bad and i run on the other till i get a new one. Breakdowns just happen out here. No getting out of it.

[@michaelyarmie4858]

A few zip ties and a roll of electrical tape. Let's go..lol

[@scootertrampscotty]

@@michaelyarmie4858 Duct tape!

[@chrishyde377]

great tip

[@rrmorris67]

Scotty could really use a jump box battery. i travel with one.

[@simoncaddick9085]

No real test for a cell going bad, though those problems are a tip off (and whether it maintains cranking power under load).. ..and always a bummer when it lets you down.

[@lifewithstevekentwell]

I knew mine was going to . It shorted out miles from nowhere.

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

Funny you put this video up I just replaced my battery nothing worse than being out there and have a no start OH yeah FK safety LIVE!! LIFE

[@johnrode7109]

Lot of good info thanks

[@boscodog4358]

Do a load test. If it can't hold 9v it is toast.

[@sirjhonson8218]

I had a battery that was doing that and replaced it. When I took it out of the car I dropped it on the ground from the height of the finder. My friend came over and said what's wrong with that battery . I said it`s bad. He says can I put it on the charger and see if it`s good. He puts it on the charger and it tests good. He used that battery for over a year. Dropping it on the ground knocked the corrosion off of the cells and it worked again.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Good info

[@olafjensen4508]

I get 4 to 5 years from Yusa batteries and that's with sub-zero winters

[@scootertrampscotty]

Ive never gotten more than 2 years out of any battery

[@davidfellows6250]

I bought a Walmart battery about three ,three and a half years ago ,still good. It's an acid battery I don't trust those little tiny ones. Ps. Scottie ,I ain't scared, still swim in the river, walk my dog a 3am ( in the hood) ect... he'll im dieing now still ain't scared.

[@telefriek]

control is what its all about

[@followingflinn8311]

The small boost boxes will charge your stuff if you need, and jump a full size truck. They’re about the size of 2 cell phones and worth every penny. About 50 bucks.

[@thejerseyj5479]

Those steps down to the beach looked really dangerous. I think that area should be cordoned off until new steps and a proper handrail is built. And there should be a guard (preferably female) there to ensure you hold on while using them. Obviously I'm being sarcastic but as an American, I am not too far from the reality of life in the States. I'm far from being reckless in all that I do but I can't stand that my "personal safety" is not my prerogative any longer. It is in the hands of some dip who's afraid of their own shadow and want you to be afraid... Very afraid. PS, I used to travel to an island off the coast of Venezuela called Margarita. There I would see people living as we once did in the USA. And they were happy because they weren't being suffocated by rules and laws. Just sayin!

[@pd8559]

If you've seen those battery banks for cell phones that make portable jump starters made from a larger version of those phone battery banks. It has usb ports to charge your electronics gear and it has a direct connected thick cable that goes to some nipple clamps to jump start your vehicles 😂. Being more than one use makes them handy and lithium batteries are small and light weight. And because it's not a battery you don't get the huge prices as the new hour thing is to replace leaf acid batteries in vehicles with small light lithium batteries. Charge them with phone chargers etc.

[@syyenergy7]

The way youtube is run, it accomplishes basically the same thing as Edward "J" Bernays.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Definatly

[@simonholley6256]

I just replaced my bike battery yesterday. Sick of bump starting it 😆 it would run for a day then dead the next day.

[@kimmarshall6047]

2 Aussies found murdered in the Baja Peninsula stay safe Scotty.

[@scootertrampscotty]

6 shootings a night average in New Orleans. Lets not even talk about Chicago.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Oh, and BBs lived in the French Quarter for 25 years. Ive probably spent 5 months there with her.

[@kimmarshall6047]

They were murdered for their car tyres.

[@scootertrampscotty]

@@kimmarshall6047 A Friend of my mother was killed by her son. I had 2 past girlfriends that were murdered. A friends little brother and sister disapeared when i was a young man. Their bodies were found under a bridge in a plastic bag. One of my family members was raped in her house. The guy came in a window. My old boss was sitting in his car at night in Pacific Beach Ca when 2 guys tapped on his window with a shotgun. He had to have facial reconstruction after that. I could go on. Does this stuff not count? Strange how when in Mex its a big deal but when its here we blow it off.

[@browngreen933]

Have you considered mounting a solar charger on your fairing or Tour Pack? It's on duty whenever the sun is out.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Tried that. 11 hours to charge a cell phone and you have to keep moving the panel into the sun. Motorcycle battery? Forget it.

[@browngreen933]

@@scootertrampscotty Mine didn't really "charge" the battery (from dead), but it kept the battery at peak voltage when the bike was sitting for better cranking and longer battery life.

[@scootertrampscotty]

@@browngreen933 Im generally ok if i just replace the battery when it wares out.

[@ritewaydave164]

Best thing about living on a bike. All the million $ views to wake up to. If u come up to the P.N.W. I'll share some of the best views on earth with u. As always, good to see you bro. Safety is for suckers.

[@corylee9837]

What tipped you off that the driver was half black?

[@scootertrampscotty]

Looking at him

[@philpfirrmann7729]

Hey Scotty, I'm guessing that by now you have the battery issue straightened out. I know they can be a pita even when your in a place where they are easy to get. last July while on a ride, my battery started acting funny. The bike would run good for 5 minutes, then the battery acted like it was stone dead. I figured what happened was there was a break internally. When the connection was good, the bike ran good. When the connection separated, it was like the battery wasn't even in the bike. I bought a battery from a place online and had it shipped to my house for like $120. The last one I bought from this place had a larger capacity and more cca's, then the stock one comes with new. On my other bike, I got 6 years out of one. I use a battery tender every now and then, but that's not an option for you. When I was checking around, I saw that some wet cell battery's have higher amp hr ratings, then Gell cell battery's. But like you said they're a pita to deal with. I learned you can never have too big enough gas tank or battery on a bike.,,

[@TheRandallboy77]

Hey brother. You back in the states yet?

[@scootertrampscotty]

Yeah

[@EcSsAwS]

Need to swing by a harbor freight and pick up a solar battery charger They work wonders man

[@kirk563]

You need a mini solar generator like I got to keep everything charged up..cell phones, laptops and everything else..it's a must have item for you Mr Scott.

[@GiancarloBenzina]

Takes forever to charge a battery.

[@kirk563]

@GiancarloBenzina you only use the solar generator to charge smart phones, laptops and to have lights in and outside of the tent, Scott is using his motorcycle battery's to charge his smartphones and ect. the mini solar generator takes that problem away.

[@scootertrampscotty]

I tried one of those. 11 hours just to charge a cell phone and you gotta keep moving the panel into the sun to do it.

[@stevepope5484]

Batteries do vary.

[@kencraig7308]

Hey brother man maybe a small solar panel on the fairing could be helpful, you'd fit right in with the Tesla crowd 🇺🇲🏴‍☠️

[@willymueller3278]

How about a big one, and with 100 miles an hour, you can take off ?

[@scootertrampscotty]

Tried that. 11 hours to charge a cell phone and you have to keep moving the panel into the sun.

[@jimw7916]

You can't have 2 batteries in parallel without installing a double diode setup. One will always be a drain on the other.

[@willymueller3278]

That is correct, I know it from my boat.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

100% correct. I just explained that also

[@scootertrampscotty]

I don't doubt is, but it's been working for me for years. Don't know what a double diode setup is or where to get one. Got any idea?

[@jimw7916]

@@scootertrampscotty its always "working for me" ......until it aint! It would still be working 2day if you had the diode setup. I suggest looking at an RV spares or 4x4 spares place. Or even a radio shack type place.

[@willymueller3278]

@@scootertrampscotty Try in a place, where they sell mobile homes. You need a diode setup, to charge two batteries at the same time.

[@makomike1234]

I'm new to Scotty's channel. I was wondering how old he is? Anybody know?

[@scootertrampscotty]

64

[@shenanigansofmannanan]

Sounds like you need to invest in a jump pack Scotty

[@crystalmccallcrystalssoaps2752]

Giving up freedom with a sheep mind. Screws us that r not sheep.

[@scootertrampscotty]

Agreed

[@brienbell2146]

Well , you are road wise and Lucky 🍀!! Because those 3 Surfers just got Killed There, there are LOTS OF CROOKED COPS , Especially South Florida ! Avoid this place like the Plague ! Desantis just passed a Law that you can be Arrested here now, for Sleeping Outside Here Overnight !! 😳😳🤬🤬 Really ??? Be Safe Bro !!👍🙏

[@scootertrampscotty]

DeSantis is a trader

[@brienbell2146]

Hope you do a video on the Panama City Rally , Ride Safe, Rubber Side Down ! 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍